Whether you are an experienced businessperson or looking to start your first business in the UK, the Innovator Founder Visa offers a unique opportunity for individuals to start a new business in one of the world’s largest economies – the United Kingdom. The Innovator Founder Visa leads to settlement, and this is particularly important when […]
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received Royal Assent on 20th July 2023, bringing in a number of changes to the current rules around statutory flexible working requests. These changes are designed to make it easier for employees to request flexible working arrangements and to give them more control over their work-life balance. They are also expected […]
Buying a house/property can be a daunting experience, but don’t worry, our guide below will help you make the process smoother. Our award-winning conveyancing team have created a list of top 10 questions to ask when purchasing a house/property (including things to check). Have a read and save this page for reference when you attend […]
The Renters (Reform) Bill will see the government officially remove Section 21 (the “no fault” eviction notice) in England. There will also be strengthened Section 8 grounds to make it easier for landlords to reclaim their property. Here is a quick guide of what you need to know about the upcoming changes. What is Section 21? Landlords […]
On any given day, we share more than 10 billion emojis around the world and the general consensus is that emojis are for causal conversations. However that could all change after a groundbreaking Canadian court case revolving around emoji law and the thumbs-up emoji (????). In this case a farmer sent a thumbs-up emoji to […]
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2002 (the Act) came into force on 1st August 2022. Section 3 of the Act applies retrospectively to overseas entities who bought property or land on or after 1 January 1999. It also applies to overseas entities who dispose of property or land after 28 February 2022. The […]
If you receive a rejection from the Home Office to your UK immigration application, you may be given the right to appeal the decision to the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber). Not all applications carry the right to appeal. Some applications will give applicants the right to request a reconsideration via administrative review. In this […]
The Representative of an Overseas Business Visa allowed senior employees of foreign companies to set up a branch or a wholly owned subsidiary of the overseas parent company in the UK to establish a commercial presence in the UK. This category is now closed for new main applicants. However, if you already have permission to […]
UK Immigration Update: In an attempt to reduce net migration in the UK, the government announced that foreign postgraduate students on a non-research course will no longer be able to bring family members to the UK under new immigration rules. The government’s new proposal, which will take effect in January 2024, will stop dependants from […]
